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Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. It has more than 600 beds and employs about 5500 staff who treat more than 420,000 patients each year.

SCGH has 60,000 Emergency Department presentations, admits more than 93,000 patients and has more than half a million outpatient visits each year.

SCGH is a publicly-funded hospital.  Patients who are eligible for Medicare receive free treatment. Patients who are not eligible for Medicare are required to pay for treatment. Information about Medicare eligibility is available at www.medicare.gov.au.

Patients are generally referred to SCGH for treatment by their GP or another specialist. If you need medical advice contact your GP or HealthDirect Australia on 1800 022 222.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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General enquiries (08) 6457 3333
Teletypewriter (08) 6457 3900
Cancel Outpatient appointment 1300 855 275
Inpatient Enquiries (08) 6457 4444
Nurse recruitment hotline (08) 6457 4114
Medical recruitment hotline (08) 6457 1174
Visiting times Daily: 8am - 1pm and 3pm - 8pm.
Location Hospital Avenue, Nedlands WA 6009 Google Maps

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